National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Induced Current
A current can be induced in a conducting loop if it is exposed to a changing magnetic field. (Java tutorial)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Circuit Analysis
Circuit analysis is the process of finding all the currents and voltages in a network of connected components. We look at the basic elements used to build circuits, and find out what happens when elements are connected together into a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Electrical Systems Study Guide
A study guide covering electrical systems.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Ohm's Law and Current Law
At this site from Georgia State University Ohm's law is stated in words and using equations. A JavaScript form allows for multiple practice problems with instant feedback and reinforcement. Kirchoff's current law is stated and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electric Safety
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of electric safety: short circuits, electric safety features, and how to use electricity safely.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Dc Circuits: Parallel Resistances (Sparks 2)
Explore circuits with resistors in parallel and answer questions regarding voltage drops across resistors and currents through them in such circuits.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Current, Resistance, and Resistivity Review
Review the key terms, equations, and skills related to current, resistance, and resistivity, including how to find the current direction and what resistance depends on.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Electric Current
This tutorial introduces the concept of electric currents. Take the interactive quiz to assess your understanding.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Rlc Circuit Function Generator
An electrical circuit simulation modeling a resistor, capacitor, and inductor in a series. Vary the resistance, capacitance, inductance and source frequency in the simulation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Advanced Circuit Analysis
Practice analyzing circuits using Kirchhoff's laws and Ohm's law with series and parallel resistors.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Circuits
This colorful site will help you understand series and parallel circuits.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Alternating Current
Alternating current behaves differently, depending on what components are in a circuit.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Understanding Electricity | Nasa Online
If you want to understand electricity, you first need to know a little about matter, atoms and electrons.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Current, Resistance, and Power
Learners investigate current, resistance, and power. Some topics explored in the activities are Ohm's law, electrical power, and solving circuits. The resource consists of video clips, lecture notes, online textbook chapters, exam...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Simple Circuit Lab
This lab is designed to have students investigate the relationships between voltage, resistance and current in a circuit with only one passive component. The batteries in this simulation can be varied from ideal batteries to batteries...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Rl in Ac Lab
This lab was designed to help students understand the difference between circuits powered by DC and circuits powered by AC. Students can see that simple changes in frequency lead to changes in the potential difference across the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Circuits
Students are introduced to several key concepts of electronic circuits. They learn about some of the physics behind circuits, the key components in a circuit and their pervasiveness in our homes and everyday lives. Students learn about...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Voltmeters & Ammeters to Measure Potential Diff and Current
Practice identifying the correct placement of voltmeters and ammeters to measure an unknown circuit or electric potential difference for a circuit.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Troubleshooting Breadboard Circuits
Try these SPARKS troubleshooting breadboard circuit challenges.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Electrifying the World
This lesson introduces students to the fundamental concepts of electricity. This is accomplished by addressing questions such as "How is electricity generated," and "How is it used in every-day life?" The lesson also includes...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Designing a Thermostat
Students investigate circuits and their components by building a basic thermostat. They learn why key parts are necessary for the circuit to function, and alter the circuit to optimize the thermostat temperature range. They also gain an...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors
Electric circuits are used to provide a path to electric current. They commonly use three basic electrical components, which are resistors, capacitors, and insulators. They affect the electric current and changes the behavior of the...
BBC
Bb Ci Schools: Revisewise Science Electricity
This lesson provides an interactive activity on electrical circuits along with a information sheet and a practice test.
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Circuits
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews circuits including current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, batteries, DC circuits, transformers, and car coils. Site contains links to video...